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Ola Onabulé: A Tapestry of Soul, Jazz and Global Roots
by Angelo Leonardi
Singer-songwriter and producer Ola Onabulé shares insights into his life and work, spotlighting his eclectic collaboration with guitarist Nicolas Meier, which led to the release of Proof of Life (Self Produced, 2025). Both based in London, the British-Nigerian vocalist and Swiss guitarist discovered, during the isolation of the pandemic, a shared empathy in their diverse backgrounds and musical passions. The result is a striking sonic tapestry, where Onabulé's powerful voice--spanning soul, jazz, and African roots--intertwines with Nicolas' versatile ...
Continue ReadingMeet Katchie Cartwright
by Katchie Cartwright
I currently live in: San Antonio, Texas. I joined All About Jazz in: 2023. Why did you decide to contribute to All About Jazz? As a recently-retired professor of music, I was looking to supplement my work as a performer with more writing and responded to a call from AAJ. How do you contribute to All About Jazz?I serve as a contributing editor on AAJ, writing and editing reviews and other types of articles. ...
Continue ReadingEric Scott Reed: Out Late
by Neil Duggan
Prioritizing energy and passion over musical precision, pianist Eric Scott Reed recorded every track on his album Out Late as a first take, with all musicians performing together in one room. Nothing was added later--this old-style approach gives the recording its vintage feel. As Reed explains, “We rehearsed a song for a few minutes, and once everybody got the melody under their fingers, we went ahead and made a track while it was fresh. The energy is there; the rawness ...
Continue ReadingBen Basile: Benergy
by Kyle Simpler
Musical performances often showcase more than just an artist's talent. Whenever musicians play, the audience gets hints at their influences as well, because it is not often easy to conceal the impact of musicians who have helped shape the sound. In many cases, the influences are specific players the artist studied while earning the craft. However, some players draw from a broader palette, and such is the case with Ben Basile. With Benergy, bassist and composer ...
Continue ReadingWheelhouse: House and Home
by Mark Corroto
Saxophonist, producer, composer, event organizer and label chief Dave Rempis circles back to one of his most essential ensembles. In 2012, Aerophonic Records released Boss of the Plains by the drummer-less trio of Rempis, vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz, and bassist Nate McBride. Formed in 2005, when McBride moved to Chicago from Boston, the trio spent a decade exploring the possibilities of a free-improvising chamber sound. But in 2013, Wheelhouse went on hiatus after McBride returned to his hometown. In ...
Continue ReadingRemembering Gigi Gryce
by Larry Slater
Saxophonist and composer Gigi Gryce was a fixture on the East Coast jazz scene in the 1950's and early 1960s, working with many of the giants of the era. A talented saxophonist known for his writing and arranging, he recorded with everyone from Clifford Brown and Donald Byrd to Art Blakey and Benny Golson. In the early '60s he quit the jazz scene and seemed to disappear, leaving many wondering as to his fate. Aside from his many ...
Continue ReadingDawn Clement, Dena DeRose, Antonio Adolfo, MzVal and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Cyrus Chestnut, Eric Scott Reed, Dawn Clement, Dena DeRose, Antonio Adolfo, Marcello Carelli, Robert Turner, Terri Lyne Carrington & Christie Dashiell, Brandee Younger, Nicholas Payton, Albare, Alon Farber & Hagiga, Alan Broadbent, Marina Pacowski, Isaiah J.Thompson, Michael Dease, Pete McGuinness, MzVal, Benny Benack III, Mike Clark & Mike Zilber, Royce Campbell and Vosbein Magee Big Band, and more. Playlist Cyrus Chestnut “Ami's Dance" from Rhythm, Melody And Harmony (HighNote) 00:00 Eric Scott ...
Continue ReadingDonny McCaslin and the Macedonian National Jazz Orchestra at the National Theatre in Macedonia
by Nenad Georgievski
Donny McCaslin and the Macedonian National Jazz Orchestra Macedonian National Theatre Skopje, Macedonia July 14, 2025 It's not every day that Skopje's National Theatre transforms into a playground for jazz on this scale, but when it does, the walls remember. On this particular evening, the Macedonian National Jazz Orchestra, under the baton of Vladimir Nikolov, shared the stage with Donny McCaslin, a saxophonist whose career has oscillated between modern jazz, genre-bending fusion, and collaborations with ...
Continue ReadingTake Five with Bassist Phil Ravita
by AAJ Staff
Meet Bassist Phil Ravita One of the Mid-Atlantic's most versatile and sought-after bassists, Phil Ravita leads Ravita Jazz and appears with many other jazz and classical ensembles and orchestras. He is also host of a weekly radio program on WMTB 89.9 FM. Tune in on Mondays at 8 PM EST. He has shared the stage with music legends Joe Coleman, Jimmy Heath, Bobby Shew, Claudio Roditi and Ruby Glover, appearing in countless clubs, concert halls, and festivals. He can be heard ...
Continue ReadingMeet Frank Housh
by Frank Housh
I currently live in: Buffalo, New York I joined All About Jazz in: February 2025 Why did you decide to contribute to All About Jazz? Because it's the best damn jazz publication on the internet. How do you contribute to All About Jazz? I do interviews, review concerts and albums, and write the occasional essay. What is your musical background? I began college studying classical guitar but eventually ended up in law ...
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